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hornily

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a horny manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2009, Lee Montgomery, Tony Perez (editors), The Writer's Notebook: Craft Essays from Tin House, Tin House Books, page 18, She had an affinity for world music and one day she sashayed hornily into her neighborhood recorded-music store [...] .

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English horny Middle English -ly English -ly English hornily From horny + -ly.